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Letter from Christian B. Anfinsen to President of Turkey, Prime Minister of Turkey

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Identifier: 101584571X65
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Dates

  • Creation: 17 March 1988

Extent

1 pages

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Description

In this letter sent to Turgut Ozal, then Prime Minister of Turkey, Anfinsen wrote to urge the release of surgeon Nihat Sargin, who was sentenced to thirty-six years in jail, was likely tortured in state custody, and was considered a "prisoner of conscience" by several international human rights organizations.

Language of Materials

English

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